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allowed for electronic copies under 6.5) are not considered requested copies, and persons are not considered to have requested the publication if their copies are addressed in that manner.

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[Renumber current 6.5 through 6.6 as new 6.6 through 6.7 and add new 6.5 as follows:]
6.5 Electronic Copies

Copies of Periodicals publications distributed through email or by accessing a password protected Web site (e-pubs) may be counted toward an approved or pending general or requester publications’ eligibility for Periodicals prices. The following conditions additionally apply:

a. Copies of e-pubs that may be counted toward a publications eligibility for Periodicals prices:

1. Must be paid at a price above nominal rate for publications approved in the General category.

2. Must be requested in writing or by electronic correspondence for publications approved in the Requester category.

b. Access to electronic copies of a Periodicals publication offered in conjunction with printed copies of the same issues may not be counted when determining total circulation for the publication.

c. At least 40% of the total circulation of each issue must consist of printed copies.

d. Publications for which at least 60% of total circulation consists of printed copies to subscribers or requesters, as applicable, will be exempt from annual circulation audits.

e. If less than 60% of a Periodicals publication’s total circulation consists of printed copies distributed to subscribers or requesters, as applicable, annual Postal audits must be conducted by a certified audit bureau

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We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 if our proposal is adopted.

Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy and Legislative Advice.
[FR Doc. 2012–2374 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 7710–12–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**  **AGENCY**

**[EPA–HQ–OW–2012–0035; FRL–9624–9]**

**40 CFR Parts 141 and 142**

**Announcement of Public Meeting on the Consumer Confidence Report**  **(CCR) Rule Retrospective Review**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice of a public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a public meeting via the Internet on February 23, 2012, to obtain stakeholder input on the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule as part of the agency’s Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations. EPA plans to discuss electronic delivery of CCRs, resource implications for implementing CCR delivery certification, use of CCRs to meet Tier 3 Public Notification requirements, and how contaminant levels are reported in the CCR. EPA invites the public to participate in this information exchange on the CCR rule. The instructions for registration for the meeting are located in the

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** section of this notice.

**DATES :**  The webinar will be held on February 23, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The web dialogue will be available from February 23, 2012, to March 9, 2012.

How To Access Information: EPA has established a docket for this activity under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW– 2012–0035; background information (including the CCR and Public Notification rules) are available in this docket. Comments received on the Preliminary Plan for Periodic Retrospective Reviews of Existing Regulations are available for viewing in EPA’s Docket No. EPA–HQ–OA–2011– 0154. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Water Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is (202)
566–2426.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Adrienne Harris, Drinking Water Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460 at (202) 250–8793 or CCRRetrospectiveReview@epa.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Listening Session Registration: Individuals planning on participating in the Listening Session must register for the meeting at https:// www3.gotomeeting.com/register/
396514342

.

Web Dialogue Registration: Individuals planning on participating in the web dialogue discussions must join the community at http:// CCRRetrospectiveReview.ideascale.com

.

The web dialogue will be available from February 23, 2012, to March 9, 2012, for the public to share and post comments on the dialogue.

Special Accommodations: For information on access or accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact Adrienne Harris at (202) 250–8793 or by email at CCRRetrospectiveReview@epa.gov. Please allow at least five business days prior to the meeting to give EPA time to process your request.

Background: Consumer Confidence Reports are a key part of the public’s right-to-know as established in the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA, section 1414(c)). The Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, is an annual water quality report that a community water system is required by Federal regulations (63 FR 44511, August 19, 1998) to provide to its customers each year. Community water systems (CWSs) serving 10,000 or more persons are required to mail or otherwise directly deliver these reports. States may allow CWSs serving fewer than 10,000 persons to provide these reports by other means. The report lists the regulated contaminants found in the drinking water, as well as health effects information related to violations of the drinking water standards. More information on CCRs can be accessed on EPA’s Web site at http://water.epa.gov/ lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/ccr/index.cfm

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In August 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Improving Our Regulations: Final Plan for Periodic Retrospective Reviews of Existing Regulations in response to E.O. 13563. Since 1998, when the CCR rule was finalized, the communication of information and the speed with which information can be shared have greatly expanded, along with a corresponding increase in the diversity of communication tools. The EPA included the CCR rule in its retrospective review plan to explore ways to promote greater transparency


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and public participation in protecting the nation’s drinking water. The agency’s CCR retrospective review will look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness of communicating drinking water information to the public, while lowering the burden on water systems and States. One example suggested by water systems is to allow electronic delivery through email, thereby reducing mailing charges. As EPA evaluates alternative delivery options and other opportunities to improve communication with consumers, the agency will consider impacts on consumer burden, environmental justice, and State implementation. By improving communication, customers are better prepared to make informed decisions and the readership of CCRs also may increase.

Dated: January 25, 2012. Cynthia C. Dougherty, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2012–2025 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** 

**49 CFR Parts 191, 192 and 195**

**[Docket ID PHMSA–2010–0026]**

**RIN 2137–AE59**

**Pipeline Safety: Miscellaneous Changes to Pipeline Safety**  **Regulations**

**AGENCY :**  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  On November 29, 2011, PHMSA published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled: ‘‘Miscellaneous Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations’’ seeking comments on the need for changes to the regulations covering pipeline safety regulations. The Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports Ad Hoc Large Diameter Line Pipe Producers Group Transportation Subcommittee and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America petitioned PHMSA to extend the comment period. PHMSA is granting these requests and extending the comment period from February, 3, 2012, to March 6, 2012. **DATES :**  The closing date for filing comments is extended from February 3, 2012, to March 6, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2010–0026 and may be submitted in the following ways:

• E-Gov Web Site: http:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.

• Fax: 1–(202) 493–2251.

• Mail: DOT Docket Management System: U.S. DOT, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
0001.

Hand Delivery: U.S. DOT Docket Management System; West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Instructions: You should identify the Docket No. PHMSA–2010–0026 at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, please submit two copies. To receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments to the Docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. There is a privacy statement published on http:// www.regulations.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For further information contact Kay McIver at 202–366–4046 or by EMail at kay.mciver@dot.gov

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

On November 29, 2011, PHMSA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would make miscellaneous amendments to the pipeline safety regulations (76 FR 73570). On January 12, 2012, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America requested an extension of the comment period for that NPRM. On January 20, 2012, the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports Ad Hoc Large Diameter Line Pipe Producers Group Transportation Subcommittee also requested an extension of the comment period to further review a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation that would impact guidelines on the transportation of pipe. PHMSA believes that extension of the comment period is warranted based on the information provided in these requests. Therefore, PHMSA has extended the comment period from February 3, 2012 to March 6, 2012.

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 30,
2012. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2012–2406 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4910–60–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** 

**49 CFR Part 192**

**[Docket ID PHMSA–2011–0009]**

**RIN 2137–AE71**

**Pipeline Safety: Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution**  **Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences** 

**AGENCY :**  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); DOT.

**ACTION :**  Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  On November 25, 2011, PHMSA published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), titled: ‘‘Pipeline Safety: Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences.’’ The ANPRM sought public comment on several issues related to expanding the use of EFVs in gas distribution systems. On January 10, 2012, PHMSA received a request to extend the comment period to provide additional time to respond to the ANPRM. In light of that request, PHMSA is extending the comment period from February 18, 2012, to March 19, 2012.

**DATES :**  The closing date for filing comments is extended from February 18, 2012, until March 19, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0009 and may be submitted in the following ways:

• E-Gov Web Site: http:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.

• Fax: 1–(202) 493–2251.

• Mail: DOT Docket Management System: U.S. DOT, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey